Perfect Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice is a pure, fluffy, aromatic grain. When cooked correctly each grain is light and tender. This vegetarian family eats basmati rice most days of the week. So many people shy away from rice because when cooked incorrectly it can take on a clumpy, gummy consistency. Follow these steps to perfect rice every time with or without a rice cooker.

Why Basmati?

Compare: Basmati rice has a lower glycemic index compared to other white rices. What does this mean? It means you digest it slower keeping you feeling full longer without causing a quick rise in your blood sugar making this rice a better choice for those looking to lose weight.

Calories: Basmati rice has less calories and carbohydrates than brown rice. Yeah!

Taste: Basmati has a perfect long, thin texture for accompanying a variety of dishes and can absorb the flavors well.

The word “basmati” translates to “fragrant” in Hindi. When cooking basmati rice, it releases a beautiful, fragrant, recognizable scent in your home making everyone hungry!

A few tips on yielding perfect rice:

Rinse the rice until clear

Soak the rice for 30 minutes. *Try not to cut this step out … it completely changes the outcome

Add a hint of salt while cooking

Invest in a rice cooker if possible. A rice cooker goes on my list of totally-worth-it-kitchen-gadgets!

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Perfect Basmati Rice

Perfect rice every time. The key is to rinse until clear, soak, and add a hint of salt.

Rinse rice in a bowl of cold water by filling the bowl with water and draining, repeat 10 times, discard water used for rinsing

Soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes

Drain the water used for soaking

Add rice, water, and salt to pot or rice cooker

If using a stove-top pot: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat in an uncovered pot. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and boil with lid on for 15 minutes, remove lid, continue to boil off any excess water with the lid off. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

If using a rice cooker: Place all ingredients in rice cooker and follow individual pot's instructions.

Eat immediately, or store in a covered container in refrigerator for up to 3 days